February 24, 2020 |
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John T. Richel, age 73, of Port Vue, died February 19, 2020, at home. Born August 17, 1946, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John E. "Babe" and Agnes (Hoffmeister) Richel.
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February 24, 2020 |
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Steve J. Lasica, age 93, of Port Vue, died peacefully on February 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 6, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Barbara (Umolac) Lasica and the husband of Helen (Lawrence) Lasica for over 67 years.
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February 16, 2020 |
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Renea “Snowy” Russell, age 46, died on February 13, 2020, at home. Born on a snowy day, November 9, 1973, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late JoAnn (Ruggier) and David “Buddy” Russell.
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February 12, 2020 |
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Ralph Como, age 61, of Elizabeth, formerly of Christy Park, died February 11, 2020, at home. Born June 4, 1958, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Domenick and Anna (Teti) Como.
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February 11, 2020 |
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Roy E. Littleton, age 83, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at home. Born November 19, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edgar H.and Jeannette (Haney) Littleton and the husband of the late Suzan J. (Benish) Littleton for 58 years.
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January 31, 2020 |
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Sharon R. Santavicca, age 68, of Greensburg, PA, died January 25, 2020, at Westmoreland Manor. Born February 1, 1951, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rispoli and June (Tafoya), Fawcett.
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January 30, 2020 |
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Raymond C. Maldonado, age 57, of McKeesport, died January 21, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 28, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Daniel T., Sr., and Audrey J. Maldonado.
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January 30, 2020 |
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Lois J. Steiner, 94, of Jeannette, died on January 28, 2020, at the Greensburg Care Center. Born on April 22, 1925, in Westmorland County, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Edith (Frye) Lefevre and the wife of the late John Steiner.
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January 16, 2020 |
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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Schneider, age 81, of Glassport, died January 12, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 22, 1938, in North Union of Fayette, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Crawford) Opinsky and the wife of Albert "Duke" Schneider.
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January 14, 2020 |
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Connie Wiggins, age 85, of North Versailles died January 10, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born December 2, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Chester Kevena and Ada (Uhaus) Kavena Kadar and the wife of the late Leonard W. Wiggins.
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January 08, 2020 |
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Roberta Lee "Robin" Hodnik, age 65, of McKeesport, died January 6, 2020, at home. Born April 18, 1954, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Weinmiller) Revak and the wife of the late Thomas Hodnik, Sr.
Robin worked for Pennsylvania Coach Lines of McKeesport, where she was a school bus driver and also a security guard. She enjoyed trips to the casino, participating in Painting with a Twist, traveling, and cooking new dishes.
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January 08, 2020 |
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Alisa A. Bittner, age 60 of Glassport, passed away unexpectedly, December 22, 2019, at her home. Born July 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Millington and the wife of Christopher Bittner.
Alisa graduated from Bosie's Nursing College in Poughkeepsie, NY, graduating second in her class, while working at Rhinebeck Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. She loved being a nurse and working in healthcare. She also loved animals, especially horses and cats, enjoyed reading and tending to her garden.
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December 21, 2019 |
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Clifford V. Hoak, age 90, of Liberty Borough, died December 20, 2019, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. Born June 14, 1929, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Clifford V., Sr. and Nellie (Reynolds) Hoak and the husband of Shirley M. (Schultz) Hoak.
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December 19, 2019 |
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Jeffery A. Shaffer, age 64, of Latrobe, died December 15, 2019, at home. Born November 27, 1955, in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Daisy (Walker) Shaffer and the husband of Deborah (Chovanec) Shaffer.
Jeff worked for Hanson Aggregates for over 30 years. He enjoyed golf, listening to sporting events, with his wife Deborah, and was an avid hunter.
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December 12, 2019 |
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M. Shirley Pikula, age 87, of McKeesport, died December 9, 2019, at Riverside Care Center. Born June 18, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ella (Jacobs) Zoltak and the wife of the late Joseph G. Pikula.
As a young woman, Shirley was one of the top models in the Pittsburgh area. She went on to teaching "Charm" classes to young women in the old Sears building, and retired from the J.C. Penney Company. Her biggest love was setting a table that was unmatched and providing a meal and a prayer that people who experienced it still speak of. She was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church.

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